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Oil Prices in Melrose, MA
Updated Today at 09:00 AM
| Heating Oil Company | Oil Price Per Gallon | Cash Discount | Volume Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Ashley Fuel | $3.50 | Yes | Yes |
| Basile Oil Company | $2.65 | Yes | Yes |
| Fossil Fuel Enterprises | $3.55 | Yes | Yes |
| Marios Oil | $3.35 | Yes | Yes |
| S and D Oil Company | $3.09 | Yes | Yes |
| Needham Oil Online | $4.09 | Yes | Yes |
| Maclellan Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Broco Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Blackstone Valley Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Patriot Liquid Energy Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Direct Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| A Hohmann and Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Alliance Express | Call for price | No | No |
| Arlex Oil Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| Arlington Fuel Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Arlmont Fuel Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| AtlanticPratt Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Bigelow Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Booma Oil Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Busa Fuel Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Community Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Concord Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Cubby Oil and Energy Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Devaney Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Faulkner Brothers | Call for price | No | No |
| Fisher Churchill Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Genove Oil and Air Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Holden Oil | Call for price | No | No |
| Jackson Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| James J Hayes Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| John Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Keohan Fuels and Transportation | Call for price | No | No |
| KerivanLane Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Linwood Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| MacFarlane Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Mel and Sons Oil Sales | Call for price | No | No |
| M and T Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Murphy Fuel | Call for price | No | No |
| Needham Oil and Air | Call for price | No | No |
| Petro Home Services | Call for price | No | No |
| Prevett Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Reggies Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| ScottWilliams Inc | Call for price | No | No |
| Smith Oil Company | Call for price | No | No |
| Stocker Home Energy Service | Call for price | No | No |
| ThermOil Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Townsend Energy | Call for price | No | No |
| Tropic Heat Corp | Call for price | No | No |
| A and B Oil | Call for price | No | No |
Melrose Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company
For Melrose homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 145 heating oil companies that serve Melrose is an important decision.
Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 71 “full-service” oil companies that serve Melrose. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.
Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Melrose homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Melrose include Ranco Enterpises and Maria's Oil.
Melrose Heating Oil Company Fast Facts
Heating Oil Companies Serving Melrose: 145 companies
Average Distance From Oil Company to Melrose: 18 miles
Average Number Of Melrose Homes Served Per Company: 19 homes
Average Gallons Delivered per Melrose Oil Company: 17,213 gallons per year
Melrose, MA Heating Oil Trends
Last year, Melrose homeowners purchased a total of 2 million gallons of heating oil. Out of the 494 towns in Massachusetts, Melrose ranks 58th for home heating oil consumption.
Country-wide, Melrose ranks 223rd out of 29,620 towns in America for heating oil consumption.
Short Term Trends
Melrose’s overall heating oil use varies from year to year, primarily depending on how cold each winter is. As the temperature outside gets colder, homes’ heating systems need to burn more and more oil to keep homes warm. Last winter in Melrose, the average outside temperature was 2.1° F colder than the prior winter's average outside temperature.
Melrose Average Winter Temperature
| Heating Season | Average Temperature |
|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | 34.8° F |
| 2023 - 2024 | 36.9° F |
Oil Prices
Cheapest Melrose, MA Oil Price Per Gallon
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| Quantity | Price | Updated At |
|---|---|---|
| 100 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 150 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 200 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM |
| 250 gallonsgals | $2.65 per gallon/gal | Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM |
Melrose Heating Oil Price Trends
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Time Horizon | Price Change |
|---|---|
| 1 Week Trend | -$0.007 |
| 1 Month Trend | +$0.090 |
| 1 Year Trend | -$0.106 |
Melrose Heating Oil Price History
Updated Today at 12:00 AM
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 07/26/2025 | $3.372 |
| 07/25/2025 | $3.372 |
| 07/24/2025 | $3.372 |
| 07/23/2025 | $3.354 |
| 07/22/2025 | $3.379 |
| 07/21/2025 | $3.277 |
| 07/20/2025 | $3.379 |
| 07/19/2025 | $3.379 |
| 07/18/2025 | $3.379 |
| 07/17/2025 | $3.445 |
| 07/16/2025 | $3.450 |
| 07/15/2025 | $3.455 |
| 07/14/2025 | $3.334 |
| 07/13/2025 | $3.465 |
| 07/12/2025 | $3.465 |
| 07/11/2025 | $3.432 |
| 07/10/2025 | $3.416 |
| 07/09/2025 | $3.476 |
| 07/08/2025 | $3.476 |
| 07/07/2025 | $3.472 |
| 07/06/2025 | $3.472 |
| 07/05/2025 | $3.472 |
| 07/04/2025 | $3.391 |
| 07/03/2025 | $3.391 |
| 07/02/2025 | $3.370 |
| 07/01/2025 | $3.370 |
| 06/30/2025 | $3.370 |
| 06/29/2025 | $3.370 |
| 06/28/2025 | $3.370 |
| 06/27/2025 | $3.370 |
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Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Melrose Home Heating Fuel Comparison
Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Melrose, used by 7,694 or 60.79% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Melrose homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,846 homes (22.49%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,764), propane (274), no fuel (67), and other fuels (52).
Melrose Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households
| Fuel | Melrose Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 7,694 | 60.8% |
| Heating Oil | 2,846 | 22.5% |
| Electricity | 1,764 | 13.9% |
| Propane | 274 | 2.2% |
| No Fuel | 67 | 0.5% |
| Other Fuels | 52 | 0.4% |
Natural gas (60.8%)
Heating oil (22.5%)
Electricity (13.9%)
Propane (2.2%)
No fuel (0.5%)
Other fuels (0.4%)
#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Melrose
Heating oil has become less popular in Melrose. In the 11 years since 2011, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,862 to 2,846, a 26.31% drop.
Melrose Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)
| Year | Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,862 |
| 2012 | 3,824 |
| 2013 | 3,768 |
| 2014 | 3,530 |
| 2015 | 3,453 |
| 2016 | 3,327 |
| 2017 | 3,137 |
| 2018 | 3,005 |
| 2019 | 2,935 |
| 2020 | 2,715 |
| 2021 | 2,780 |
| 2022 | 2,846 |
Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Melrose
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 102 to 274.
Between 2011 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 5,975 to 7,694.
Electricity use for home heating in Melrose
Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Melrose. Since 2011, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 973 to 1,764, a 81.29% increase.
Solar use for home heating in Melrose
Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.
Homeowners in Melrose have not yet adopted solar heating.
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Melrose, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview
Approximately 2,846 households in Melrose, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Melrose, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.
22% of Melrose, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter
| Melrose, MA Households | Melrose, MA Heating Oil Households |
|---|---|
| 12,656 | 2,846 |
145 Melrose, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance
With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Melrose, MA homeowners during the winter of 2024, the Melrose, MA community relies on its 145 oil companies to keep warm.
Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Melrose, MA, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Chelsea, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Melrose, MA.
Melrose Heating Oil Prices FAQs
What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Melrose, MA?
The best price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA today is $2.65 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Melrose, MA ranges from a low of $2.65 to a high of $4.09. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.37.
How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Melrose, MA?
On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $337.00 in Melrose, MA. Prices range from $265.00 to $409.00, depending on the oil company.
Is the price of heating oil in Melrose, MA rising or falling?
The price of heating oil in Melrose, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.77 per gallon.
What is the average price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA?
The average price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA is $3.37 per gallon.
What is the price of home heating oil today in Melrose, MA?
Today in Melrose, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.65 per gallon, which amounts to $265.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).
What is the current price of heating oil in Melrose, MA?
The current price of heating oil in Melrose, MA ranges from $2.65 to $4.09 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.37 per gallon.
How much is home heating oil right now in Melrose, MA?
The current price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA ranges from $2.65 to $4.09 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.
Is heating oil going up or down in Melrose, MA?
Heating oil prices have gone down in Melrose, MA by $0.77 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $77.00 for a 100-gallon order.
How much is oil per gallon in Melrose, MA?
As of today, July 26th, 2025, the average price of oil is $3.37 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.65 to $4.09 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.
How much is oil for heat in Melrose, MA?
Currently, the price of oil for heating in Melrose, MA ranges from $2.65 to $4.09 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.
How high will oil go in Melrose, MA?
There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Melrose, MA. Over the past year, Melrose, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.33 for a 100-gallon order. This is $2.96 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.37, and $3.68 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.65. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.
